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Beth Sirull, CEO, National Organization on Disability [Photos: NOD/jetcityimage/iStock]
Toyota and the National Organization on Disability Convene at the DRC
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | May 15, 2025
The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 6, 2025
With more than 2,000 sunflower lanyards—worn by travelers who may need extra time, space, or support—already issued,
and sensory rooms in development, DFW Airport is creating a travel experience that recognizes different needs and reduces stress for all kinds of travelers.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
D'Mar Phillips brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and executing transformative human resources strategies for various industries to his new role, as well as a reputation for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces that foster talent development, engagement, and organizational growth, RS said.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Kelley Cornish will lead the foundation, a Dallas-based workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity. "Bringing Kelley in to lead the foundation is a strategic and advantageous relationship that will help our efforts in a unique and inventive way," said foundation Chairman T.D. Jakes.
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Tamela Thornton, executive director, Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth
Executive Director of DFW’s Urban Land Institute: How CRE Professionals Can Help Build ‘Sustainable, Thriving Communities’
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 7, 2022
As the relatively new executive director of the Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth, Tamela Thornton promotes dialogues and actions in commercial real estate that lead to transformed communities.
It’s a passion she’s also demonstrated as a founding partner and principal at Emmitt Smith’s E Smith Communities, as she helped establish new opportunities in Southern Dallas....
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by Dave Moore |
Jan 11, 2022
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion look like in real life? How can organizations become diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and make it work? How can they make it last?...
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 6, 2022
Shunda Robinson is described as "the catalyst for growing and evolving GM Financial into a DE&I innovator and leader in the automotive industry."
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by Alex Edwards |
Dec 15, 2021
At the close of a landmark year—one that made her one of 25 Black female founders to have raised at least $4.6 million in venture capital—Mandy Price is looking ahead to what 2022 will bring for the DEI space.
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[Photo: Kanarys]
DEI Tech Startup Kanarys Raises $3M Seed Round, Bringing Total Funding to $4.6M
by Alex Edwards | Jan 7, 2021
The "historic" funding round means that Co-Founders Mandy Price (CEO) and Star Carter (COO) are among 25 Black female founders to have raised at least $4.6 million in venture capital.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 16, 2020
Past Investment Challenge winners include McKinney-based ShearShare, Houston-based GroupRaise, and Austin-based Journey Foods. Applications are open now until Jan. 22.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 1, 2020
The combination of two pandemics—one centered on a virus and the other on race—has led to a pivotal point in history. Dallas Startup Week's Social Impact Track tackles the question of how this year's events could lead to meaningful and lasting change.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
